How to make a DIY fabric heart

You will need...

Heart template (see below)
Pretty fabric (i'm using a red floral bird print Cath Kidston fabric)
Ribbon
Fabric scissors
Normal scissors
Pins
Needle and thread
Ribbon
A button
























Instructions...

1 - Print out the heart template. You can make it as big or as small as you like! Cut it out, as shown below:





















2. Cut out two fabric hearts, leaving a small seam allowance, and pin the two sides together, facing each other...





















3. Sew the two sides together, leaving a small gap..





















4. Stuff your heart with lavender, pot pourri or cotton wool sprinkled with your favourite essential oil, and sew up the gap.

6. Place the ribbon onto the top of the heart in a loop, and pin into place.





















7. Sew the loop into position, and cover the ends with a pretty button, and you're finished!

























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Strawberry House Needs You!

We're looking for beautiful, inspirational homes to include on the blog in a new monthly feature, which showcases stunning REAL homes, created by YOU!

Send an email to strawberryhouseinteriors@live.co.uk with some information about your interior style, and we'll consider whether to feature you on the blog. You can then send us pictures and we'll ask you some fun interview style questions.

We especially love homemade crafty items, fantastic vintage finds and anything unique and interesting!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Pretty Wildflowers!

Summer is on its way and our fields and gardens are full of beautiful wildflowers - buttercups, daisies, pretty pink and white clover flowers, cow parsley, grass and much more.

Put them together in a pretty vase, glass, jar or jug to create a pretty shabby chic arrangement that is absolutely free! A clean jam jar with a ribbon tied around it as a cheap and effective way to display your flowers.

If your garden is lacking in wildflowers, you can even buy packets of mixed wildflower seeds to create a natural selection of wild flowers, which can be purchased from meadow mania or wildflower.org.uk They are also a great way to encourage bees, butterflies and other wildlife to visit your garden!

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The perfect wedding gift...

With wedding season now upon us, and the beautiful royal wedding last week, we thought we'd recommend some fabulous gifts to present to the happy couple.

Forget toasters and other boring presents and choose a unique item for their home that they will treasure for years to come.

Here at Strawberry House we have a lovely selection of items from stunning mirrors such as this gorgeous white french style mirror.












Pretty silk flowers make a wonderful gift, especially when presented in a beautiful vase. We love these beautiful pink silk Cinderella roses.



















Or if you're feeling particularly generous why not treat them to a gorgeous piece of furniture that will take pride of place in their home. This chaise longues is a classic piece that will look beautiful in any home.











Look out for information on out Mid Season Sale - coming soon!

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Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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{Easter Feature} Playing Outside!

The four day Easter Weekend starts tomorrow (hooray!) and hopefully the weather will stay as lovely as it has for the past few days, so that we can spend some quality time outside soaking up the sunshine!

Here are our top 5 essential items for outdoor fun...

A Cute Picnic Blanket
Relax in the sunshine on a comfortable picnic blanket - this one comes in a hand bag making it easy to transport!
























Union Jack Picnic Blanket in Bag - John Lewis

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A Pretty Picnic Hamper
Fill a pretty hamper with delicious treats to enjoy in the great outdoors!






















Child's Picnic Basket - Not on the High Street

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A Good Book
There is nothing better than reading a good book in the garden.



















Check out Richard & Judy's Book Club for inspiration!

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A Stylish Sun Hat
Protect your skin from the sun with a chic and stylish sun hat.
























French Connection Sun Hat - Asos

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Fun & Games
Have fun! Whether it's croquet, frisbee or tennis, outdoor games are a great way to enjoy the good weather!















Have a great Easter Weekend, and don't forget, we're open tomorrow as usual! Why not pop in to check out our sale, with up to 25% off selected items!

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Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Sale now on - up to 25% off selected items!

Hooray, it's Easter this weekend, which can mean only one thing! (Well, two things if you include chocolate...) FOUR DAY WEEKEND!



















If you're lucky enough to have Good Friday off, why not pop into the shop to take advantage of our fabulous sale. We'll be open from 9am and selected items have been reduced by up to 25%!

It should (hopefully!) be a lovely sunny day - perfect for a stroll around beautiful Castle Donington for a browse around the shops.

To find out exactly where we are, click here to visit the website.

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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{Easter Feature} Easter Decorations

Now that the clocks have gone forward, spring is well and truly in full swing, and after a lovely Mothering Sunday we're looking forward to a wonderful Easter!

There are some gorgeous Easter accessories available in the shops at the moment. Here are some of our favourites...


















Easter Crackers, M&S

















Easter Wicker Baskets, John Lewis














Easter Egg Hunt Kit, Not on the High Street





















Personalised Easter Egg Hunt Sack, Not on the High Street

Happy Shopping, and look out for more Easter inspiration next week!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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